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龍是中國人自古以來一直崇拜的神異動物(deifiedanimal)。在中國的神話傳說(folklore)中。龍是多種動物的綜合體,擁有多種動物的特長。盡管中國龍是一種現(xiàn)實中并不存在的動物,但它在中國人的心里占據(jù)著不可替代的位置。在過去,龍長期被古時的中國人當作能夠控制自然界的神。在封建社會,龍是權利和帝王的象征。在現(xiàn)代社會,龍已經(jīng)成為吉祥物(mascot),象征騰飛、成功、開拓精神和創(chuàng)造。因此在中國人的日常生活中, 到處都能看到龍的形象。
參考翻譯:
Dragon has been a deified animal worshipped byChinese people since ancient time. In the Chinesefolklore dragon is a combination of many animals, which possesses those animals, special skills. Chinese dragon is a nonexistent animal in reality, but it has an irreplaceable position in the hearts of Chinese people. In the past, it had long beenregarded by the ancient Chinese people as a god who could control the nature. In feudalsociety, dragon was the symbol of power and emperor. In contemporary society, the dragonhas become a mascot, which signifies taking off,success, pioneering spirit and creation. Thus, the image of dragon can be seen everywhere in everyday life of Chinese people.